Bob Mothersbaugh

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Bob Mothersbaugh

Mothersbaugh in 2011.
Background information
Also known as Bob 1
Born August 11, 1952 (1952-08-11) (age 59)
Akron, Ohio, United States
Occupations Musician
Associated acts Devo, The Bob I Band, Visiting Kids
Notable instruments
G&L SC-2
Labaye 2x4
Custom "Spud" Ibanez

Robert Leroy "Bob" Mothersbaugh, Jr.,(pronounced "Muthersbaw") (born August 11, 1952), or "Bob 1", is the lead guitar player and occasional vocalist for Devo and younger brother of lead vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh. He went on to be part of the music production company Mutato Muzika.

[edit] Other work

Following Devo's breakup in 1991, Mothersbaugh started his own band called The Bob I Band, recording an unreleased album with the drummer, David Kendrick. The tapes were lost, though a bootleg of the band is circulating.

Mothersbaugh produces soundtracks for film and television, such as the animated television series Rugrats as part of the aforementioned company Mutato Muzika.

[edit] Notable guitars

  • G&L SC2 Student Model
  • Custom Ibanez Electric
  • Gibson Les Paul (modified w/ inverted horn)
  • LaBaye 2x4

[edit] External links


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